Tan genuine leather wingtip brogue shoes perforated medallion detail white sneaker sole front view – TZARO

Origins of Brogues go back to the Irish farmers!

Back in 17th Century, Irish farmers used to work in fields [they call it Bog]. The fields used to be wet and muddy, so they used to punch holes in the shoes to drain out the water. This used to help in drying the shoes a bit faster. The perforations became more patterned over time and these shoes with perforated designs came to be known as Brogues. This is how Brogues came into existence. 

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17th century Irish farmers in boggy fields illustration with wingtip brogue shoe showing origins of brogues – TZARO

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So as difficult as it may sound to believe – Brogues which are now considered appropriate to office as well as for partying have roots back to the farms in Ireland.

Shop TZARO's pure leather brogue shoes for men — Oxford, Derby and Wingtip styles built for all-day comfort.

Brogue shoe perforation patterns wingtip medallion and cap toe decorative hole designs – TZARO

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Brogue is a shoe with perforated design pattern and there are various kinds of brogues depending on where the perforations are. They are most commonly found in one of four toe-cap styles (full or "wingtip" brogues, semi-brogues, quarter brogues and longwing brogues) and four closure styles (Oxford, Derby, ghillie and monk strap). Most commonly offered as a leather dress shoe, brogues may also come in the form of boots, canvas or leather sneakers or any other shoe type that includes or evokes the multi-piece construction and perforated, serrated edges characteristic of brogues.

Blue leather wingtip brogue exploded sole construction layers top view perforated wingtip pattern – TZARO

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Among the TZARO Brogue options, there is a very interesting series called GIMLET – it’s unique wing-tip brogues. This brogue is a sneaker -- its superlight and is hyper-flexible. It comes with powerful ventilation, memory foam cushioning and antiskid sole. This is a great pair to complement you on evening outings with your friends as well as can be used as formal wear to office. THIMPU uses Chelsea boots contours to make a very comfortable brogue.

Explore the TZARO Gimlet brogue collection — superlight, flexible and designed for office and evening wear.

Businessman in navy suit wearing black leather wingtip brogue shoes walking with trolley bag office travel – TZARO

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All TZARO brogues are designed to deliver superb comfort, stink free & cool feet and you can walk with them the whole day. They are designed to reduce stress on knees and ankles.

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